CEFR Level
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
"The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding."
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
"The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels."
a state of disorder or confusion
"The office was in complete disarray after the move."
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
"He had to disassemble the computer to repair it."
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
"The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity."
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
"He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith."
to recognize or understand something with difficulty
"It was hard to discern the figure in the dark."
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
"There was a discernible change in his behavior."
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
"He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details."
The ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding.
"His discernment helped him identify the best choice."
a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy
"He was a devoted disciple of the famous philosopher."
relating to the enforcement of rules and correction of behavior
"The employee was warned after a disciplinary hearing."
to deny responsibility or connection with something
"The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident."
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
"The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun."
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
"Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics."
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
"The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team."
disagreement or conflict between people
"There was growing discord among the team members."
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
"The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears."
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
"The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public."
Differences between things that should be the same
"Discrepancies in regulations delay progress."
a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
"There was a discrepancy between the two reports."
individually separate and distinct
"The course is divided into three discrete modules."
Left to individual choice or judgment; not mandatory.
"He used his discretionary power to approve the request."
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
"She is known for her discriminating taste in art."
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
"Discriminatory policies triggered protests."
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
"She looked at the messy room with open disdain."
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
"The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing."
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
"He tried to disengage from the heated argument."
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
"She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches."
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
"The fire disfigured the old building."
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
"The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers."
To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit.
"The repeated failures disheartened the young athlete."
Having lost confidence, hope, or spirit; discouraged.
"She looked disheartened after receiving the bad news."
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
"He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes."
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
"The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family."
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
"Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy."
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
"The scandal disillusioned many voters."
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
"His disillusionment with politics made him withdraw from activism."
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
"Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection."
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
"She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting."
lack of interest or concern
"His disinterest in the project was obvious."
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
"The judge remained disinterested in the case."
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
"The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow."
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
"He dislocated his shoulder while playing football."
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
"The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill."
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
"The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds."
to take apart a machine, structure, or system into separate pieces
"The workers dismantled the old factory equipment."
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
"The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey."
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
"The child's disobedience worried his parents."
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
"He decided to disown his reckless brother."
